GWR 1289 Collett Third Open built 1937

GWR 1289 Collett Third Open built 1937

GWR 1289 Collett Third Open built 1937
GWR 1289 Collett Third Open built 1937

 

Present Location Didcot
County Location Oxfordshire
Designed For GWR
Build Location Swindon
Diagram number C74
Lot number 1575
Type TO
First Number 1289
Later Numbers 99501
Present Number 1289
Current Livery GWR chocolate and cream
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1968, bought by GWS in 1986. Core Collection vehicle (one of Didcot's 12). Fine example of original 1930s carriage.
Owner Great Western Preservations Ltd
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Under Cover
Operating Yes
Survey Date 20/08/2004
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 07/06/2014
Photo by Geoff Clark
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 03/05/2023


 

 










 



 

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